Monks Walk is in Gosport and in Gosport district. PO12 4BF is located in the Elson electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gosport. This postcode has been in use since 2002-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monks Walk, Gosport, PO12 4BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO12 4BF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 34% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 45% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 12.6% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.2% | 44.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 39.3% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 12.1% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.3% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 27.6% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 7% | 2.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.1% | 98% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 89.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 89.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 2% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17% | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.5% | 37.2% | 15.3% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monks Walk was 385.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 458.2% higher than the Elson average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monks Walk has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Elson and the 6th highest crime rate of 267 local areas in Gosport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 187.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Styler Physical Training Centre Monks Walk, Gosport, Hampshire Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-31 | £123,855 |
| Jack In The Wood Monks Walk, Gosport, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2004-09-29 | £827,930 |
| Jack In The Wood Monks Walk, Gosport, Hampshire Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2001-08-30 | £775,925 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Early Years Centre Harris Road , PO13 0UY | 4out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elson Infant School Elson Lane , PO12 4EU | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elson Junior School Exmouth Road , PO12 4EX | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst Junior School Avery Lane , PO12 4SL | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockhurst Primary School Avery Lane , PO12 4SL | - not rated | 1,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Grove Road , PO12 4JH | 2out of 4 | 1,649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Middle School Marsden Road , Paulsgrove PO6 4JB | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Brune Park Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | 2out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgemary School Wych Lane , Bridgemary PO13 0JN | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,331 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxbury School Perth Road , Bridgemary PO13 0XX | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,321 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kent Road Education Service Kent Road , Bridgemary PO13 0SP | - not rated | 3,161 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Key Education Centre Tukes Avenue , PO13 0SG | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited 4 Foster Road , PO12 2JJ | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quay Side Sandwich Bar | Quay West, Quay Lane | 534 yd | |
| Wild Wonderland | 2 Wingate Road, Gosport | 577 yd | |
| Hardway Sailing Club | 103 Priory Road, Gosport | 778 yd | |
| Lams Chinese Takeaway | 34 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 856 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Range Superstore, Gunners Way | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Tuns | The Three Tuns, 133 Elson Road | 621 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | 33 St Thomas'S Road, Gosport | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Kitchen | 150 Elson Road, Gosport | 674 yd | |
| Akash Balti Tandoori | 148 Elson Road, Gosport | 674 yd | |
| Maritime Fish And Chips | 109 Elson Road, Gosport | 674 yd | |
| Causeway Bay | 152 Elson Road, Gosport | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elson Recreation Ground ELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.